LL Bean Washable Wool Blanket

More affordable than Garnet Hill's merino wool throw, LL Bean's Washable Wool Blanket is made of fairly strong fabric, is soft to the touch, and won't change color or snag in the wash. And though it will shrink after being laundered, the generous cut should make up for it. However, the fabric may pill over time, and the loosely stitched edges could come undone and lead to tears in the blanket. Still, this excellent blanket is a great affordable option for washable wool. llbean.com.

Fabric: Wool

Sizes: Twin through King

Colors: Washed blue, Natural plaid, Foggy blue

Reviewed: November 2010

Price When Reviewed:
$149.00 –209

Pros

After washes, there was no color change or snagging and only some warping and fraying

Fabric is strong

Consumer testers said it was a soft blanket

Cons

Noticeable shrinkage after multiple washes

Pilled in our tests

Loosely stitched serged edges could come undone, leading to possible tears in the blanket